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Nome County
Savoonga, AK
99769
99769 ZIP Code — Savoonga, AK
Nome County, Alaska
ZIP code 99769 is located in
Savoonga ,
Alaska ,
within Nome County .
It covers approximately 5.87 square miles and serves a population of
823 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone,
served by area code 907 .
About ZIP code 99769
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $100,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $53,125. Poverty affects 34% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 70% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 6 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 3% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (38%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 99769 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
823
Population density
140 / sq mi
State FIPS
02
County FIPS
180
Geography
Land area
5.87 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
63.3330
Longitude
-170.2711
Timezone
Alaska (AKT)
Area code
907
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
52.3%
39.1%
29.8%
$50k – $100k
34.9%
33.5%
32.4%
$100k – $200k
11.0%
21.3%
28.9%
Over $200k
1.7%
6.0%
8.8%
Demographics & statistics
$53,125
Median household income
$100,000
Median home value
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 300 36.5% 18 and over 523 63.5% 65 and over 70 8.5% Median age 24.8 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
95%
Black or African American
0.4%
Group Count % American Indian / Alaska Native 782 95% White 38 4.6% Black or African American 3 0.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
52.3%
39.1%
29.8%
$50k – $100k
34.9%
33.5%
32.4%
$100k – $200k
11.0%
21.3%
28.9%
Over $200k
1.7%
6.0%
8.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 10.9% $10k–$15k 4.8% $15k–$25k 18.2% $25k–$35k 5.5% $35k–$50k 7.3% $50k–$75k 22.4% $75k–$100k 11.5% $100k–$150k 7.9% $150k–$200k 5.5% $200k+ 6.1% Median income $53,125
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $100,000 Median rent / month $950 Owner occupied 90.9% Renter occupied 9.1% Vacant 14.5% Single-family detached 96.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 3.9 Avg household size (owned) 5.05
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.1% 2000–2009 11.4% 1990–1999 20.2% 1980–1989 18.7% 1970–1979 33.7% 1960–1969 7.8% 1950–1959 3.1% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 1.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 9.8% 1 bedroom 8.8% 2 bedrooms 17.6% 3 bedrooms 44.6% 4 bedrooms 19.2% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 95.8% 1 vehicle 1.8% 2 vehicles 0.0% 3 or more 2.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Fuel oil 98.8% Wood 1.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 48 29.1% Cohabiting couple 15 9.1% Male householder, no spouse 56 33.9% Female householder, no spouse 46 27.9% Households with children under 18 127 77.0% Households with seniors (65+) 61 37.0% Average household size 4.84
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 62.7% 63.3% Married 26.3% 21.2% Separated 0.9% 1.9% Widowed 7.3% 9.7% Divorced 2.8% 3.9%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
18.2%
Some college, no degree
15.2%
Graduate / professional
0.2%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 73.2% Bachelor's or higher 3.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 9 3.4% Kindergarten 17 6.4% Elementary school 147 55.5% High school 88 33.2% College / grad school 4 1.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
30.8%
Transportation & utilities
21.0%
Public administration
19.0%
Finance & real estate
4.6%
Professional & management
3.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 20.5% Service 21.0% Sales & office 23.6% Natural resources & construction 23.6% Production & transportation 11.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 55.4% Government 43.6% Self-employed 1.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 0.0% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 53.1% Work from home 1.7% Other means 45.2% Avg commute (minutes) 5.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
20.8%
Female-led households
50.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 41.8% Retirement income 15.8% Supplemental Security 13.3% Cash public assistance 23.0% Food stamps / SNAP 70.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.1% High blood pressure 36.5% High cholesterol 28.4% Diabetes 14.6% Heart disease 8.8% Stroke 5.4% Asthma 13.2% Arthritis 23.4% Kidney disease 4.0% Pulmonary disease 10.2% Cancer 4.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 37.5% Binge drinking 19.4% No physical activity 34.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 37.0% Depression 20.0% Fair or poor health 27.5% Poor mental health 19.2% Poor physical health 17.0% No health insurance 19.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 63.2% Visited dentist 40.2% Cholesterol screening 80.3% Teeth loss 38.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 15 2.9%
Disability % Any disability 12.0% Under 18 1.3% 18–64 years 10.2% 65 and over 70.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 14.8% Public insurance 69.1% No insurance 17.9% Uninsured under 19 14.7%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 757 92.0% Spanish 61 8.1% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 823 100.0% Born in same state 823 100.0% Born in different state 782 95.0% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 139 16.9% Polish 5 0.6%
Ancestry Count % Italian 3 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 20.0% Internet access 91.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99769
What city is ZIP code 99769 in?
ZIP code 99769 is primarily assigned to Savoonga, Alaska.
What county is ZIP code 99769 in?
ZIP code 99769 falls within Nome County, Alaska.
Is ZIP code 99769 family-oriented?
37% of residents in ZIP code 99769 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99769?
34% of residents in ZIP code 99769 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 99769?
3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Is ZIP code 99769 mostly owner-occupied?
91% of occupied units in ZIP code 99769 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 99769 in?
ZIP code 99769 observes the AKST timezone.
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